History of the Group

Founded in 1957, the Group has grown from modest beginnings into an international media and communications group, encompassing publishing, events and consultancy. Since its formation IC Publications has been at the forefront of debate and analysis, actively shaping and changing the narrative of Africa.

1957: The first Ediafric newsletter is published in Paris

1966: African Development is launched in London as a newsletter

1974: Launch of The Middle East and Medicin Digest in English and French

1978: African Development is relaunched as New African and African Business magazines

2007: IC Publications launches New African and African Business in French

2007: Launch of IC Events and Communications Consultancy services

2008: Launch of African Banker in English and French

2009: Launch of New African Woman in English and in French

2010: New African celebrates its 500th edition

2012:Creation of a separate communications consultancy division

2013:IC reaches over 2.6 million readers in more than 100 countries

2014: Launch of French websites, redevelopment of English websites and launch of apps

2016:New African celebrates 50 years of uninterpreted publishing

2017: IC Publications celebrates its 60th year of uninterrupted publishing